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g-ese · Joined: 21 Feb 2004 Location: Busan

Ok. I work for this place that was sold 2 MONTHS AGO without any notice to me. Well, I knew, but the "former" owner, we'll call him Owner A, never told me. He just doesn't show up anymore. I figured I will give him room to tell me on his own time, while I am seething underneath for the major lie we are living. At the same time, the rest of the staff knew, but didn't care, but then they, and the new owner, we'll call her Owner B, begged us not to confront Owner A about it, saying they didn't want him to lose face. Monday, his license with his picture came off the wall.

So yesterday, I finally confront Owner A about his selling the business. He tells me he didn't, he still owns it. Owner B is just helping out. I asked why I am being payed from Owner B's account. Owner A says he is giving her the cash to pay us because he doesn't have time (he has consistently paid me late or not in full). Owner A says he pays for the apartment, my salary, and not to worry, he will pay my bonus and airfare. Owner B just sits there and watches, not speaking a lick of English. Owner A's hands are trembling, of course, he does drink a lot. Owner A tells me that whatever Owner B told me was probably messed up by the interpreter, his own teachers. Owner B later asks me via another teacher what Owner A said. I tell her. She says that that is a lie. She is the new owner. But some of his licenses are on the wall, as he pointed out. I have a contract with Owner A, but not Owner B. Owner B has paid me on time, and has moved me to a better apartment. Now I don't know what to do. Should I sign a new agreement with Owner B? Owner A still claims to own this place. To complicate matters, Owner B is short on cash, but Owner A is loaded. If Owner B defaults, can I go after Owner A for my money? I have been here 8 months. WTF!!!!

Kristsoy · Joined: 23 Mar 2004

if they try to get u to sign a new contract say no. Dont sign anything else unless you are recontracting. Dont worry about new onwership, im sure they are that stupid that they want problems with immigration as to why you have 2 conracts with two different dates. the date on you AR card is the dater your contract is over. It's not your fault or your problem that the school changed owners. Just teach out your contract and get the hell outta there, and enjoy the better apt.

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

more problematic is that your visa is tied to owner A. If you are not working for owner A then you are technically working illegally. I would get in touch with efl -law

Kristsoy · Joined: 23 Mar 2004

she is not working illegally if the school name didnt change

Mr. Pink · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: China

Well isn't a person who sponsers you to be in Korea, rather than a school?

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

Kristsoy · Joined: 23 Mar 2004

then why is the address of the school on the ARC, just because the name of the owner changed that doesnt make her illegal because she's still working for the same school with the same name and the same address

lawyertood · Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 3:43 am Post subject:

Actually I have to agree with crazylemongirl...this happened to me six years ago. I called immigration at the time and they told me I had to get a new visa.

Besides, I have my address on my ARC. Many institutes put the institute address on the form submitted to immigration in case they shuttle you to another apartment during the contract you don't have to go down to immigration and file a change of address.

maxxx_power · Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Location: BWAHAHAHAHA! I'M FREE!!!!!!!

Kristsoy · Joined: 23 Mar 2004

if she signs another contract she's gonna be screwed becasue they will tell her that her contract doesnt finish in 4 months. she shouldnt sign anything or go to immigration, it's not her job to tell immigration that ownership has changed. she has to keep the status quo and keep her $

g-ese · Joined: 21 Feb 2004 Location: Busan

Thanks for the advice posted so far. I just had a chat with the new owner last night. She doesn't speak English so it was difficult, but she told me to put up with it for four more months until my contract ends. Then everything will be resigned at the end of the four months. The problem is that the old boss is telling me that he still is the boss, even though he is not. Now, is there any way for me to find out who the owner is?

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

Who is your owner?
Ownership?

Reminds me of another quote and post:
Slave: A person who is bound in servitute as the property of a person or household.
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=17775&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

if you have a korean friend. you could ask for a copy certificate of business registration or establishment of language institute bit of paperwork and get them to take a look at the names and addresses on it.

Real Reality · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: Seoul

Why does g-ese have to worry about who is the owner? In addition, to all the stress associated with the job and living in Korea, g-ese has to try to determine the correct owner.

crazylemongirl wrote,

if you have a Korean friend. you could ask for a copy certificate of business registration or establishment of language institute bit of paperwork and get them to take a look at the names and addresses on it.

Good advise but why is it necessary?

Should your work and life in a foreign country be dependent upon the kindness of a friend? How many foreigners have Korean friends that will help them was this kind of problem? How do you feel using your friends for your work?

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...